Phoibos Sea NymphvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Sea Nymph
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Diameter
36mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Thickness
9.8mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$240
lowest
$1,083
Movement
Ronda 705
Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's reflective mother of pearl dial and unique bezel style, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm size is considered unisex by some, though others find it too small for larger wrists, with opinions on the "buzz saw" bezel split between unique and reminiscent of Bond, or disliked and compared to a "beyblade." The Phoibos Sea Nymph is available with a quartz movement and is recommended as a good option for a ladies' dive watch. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Sea Nymph highly for its distinctive dial and bezel design at the 36mm size.
The watch features a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a reliable Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement. Reviewers noted the inclusion of both a leather and a rubber strap.
Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage. Some reviewers note the aged dial markers have a deep butterscotch gold tone with lighter hands, while others find the PVD coating and bezel insert show minor wear, with a bit of play in the 60-click bezel from new. The watch features fixed strap bars and a polished case. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some finding the price high.
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